For 59 years now Indians have had their independence from the British & this day each year has been celebrated from back then in 1947. I too am celebrating, in addition I am also celebrating 1 year of finally passing my driving test which made me a little more independant. The ability to make a quick escape when you're quite heavy is made much easier with these fuel-driven engine things. Not much of a comparison to the national bank holiday as not much death was involved in my learning to drive (that I'm willing to admit at least), but non-the-less a season for celebration is in the air to stay (for a while at least).

I am making more progress with my personal aims, getting more & more confident as the path to follow becomes clearer as I approach. Thanks to all the supportive people who make these things easier, but me being me am going to take full credit for it all. "I am the KING" he says as he searches frantically for a sandwich in his "blue" rucksack.

Silent Salutes' + a wink ;-)